Evelyn has recently become a manager of a department of ten people.She is concerned whether she should adopt an assertive self-promoting style or a more modest style.As a social psychologist,you can advise her that if she actively self-promotes herself,she will be
A) liked by her male colleagues, but disliked by her female colleagues.
B) liked by her female colleagues, but disliked by her male colleagues.
C) liked by both her male and female colleagues.
D) disliked by both her male and female colleagues.

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Research in social psychology suggests that individuals who engage in assertive self-promotion may be perceived negatively by others, regardless of the gender of their colleagues. This is because overly self-promoting behavior can be seen as lacking humility and can lead to perceptions of arrogance or competitiveness, which might not be well-received in a collaborative work environment.

Evelyn Has Recently Become a Manager of a Department of Ten